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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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